Greenway Ready To Break Out?

Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway has been named a breakout star for 2007 by Fox Sports.com’s Adam Schein. Here’s what Schein says about Greenway:

Remember him? The Vikings’ first-round pick in 2006 shattered his knee last August and never played a down. He tells us he is over the injury and running faster than ever. Greenway had a great off-season program, leading teammate Darren Sharper to say you would have never even known he was hurt last year.

Greenway tore his ACL last year, which in most circles would not be described as “shattering” his knee. Also, I think Darren Sharper’s endorsement of Greenway’s health is a slightly shaky basis upon which to build a case for Mr. Greenway having a great season, isn’t it? I guess we’ll have to take what we can get. I personally am excited to see what Greenway can do. Hopefully Brad Childress will abstain from making him play special teams this pre-season.